Dimitris Potamitis, 76, is the victim of the fatal accident that occurred Wednesday morning on the highway, according to the British Bases
The latest fatal accident occurred around 11:00 a.m. on the Limassoltoward Paphos, at the Episkopi exit just past the tunnel.
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The unfortunate elderly man was in a vehicle with his grandson, and the vehicle was carrying a refrigerator.
At some point along the road, it appears that the refrigerator fell onto the road, and according to a statement from the British Bases, it is believed that the 76-year-old man attempted to move the refrigerator off the road when he was struck by a passing minibus, resulting in his tragic death.
The British Bases are investigating the exact circumstances under which this latest accident occurred, and are calling on eyewitnesses who saw the fatal collision, or anyone who has dashcam footage, to contact the Bases Police.
Due to the accident, the highway remained closed for investigation, but was reopened to traffic around 4:30 p.m.
